James DeGale will officially return to the ring in BKFC, against an opponent who just defeated a legend.
The former 2x IBF world champion hasn’t fought since losing to Chris Eubank Jr back in 2019.
However, with his fire to compete still burning bright, he’s ready to test out his skills without the gloves.
But his bout won’t be easy as his opponent is coming into the clash with a surge of momentum.
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James DeGale set to fight Matty Floyd, who beat Shane Mosley
On September 27, James DeGale will battle it out with Matty Floyd inside the AO Arena in Manchester, UK.
His Australian opponent is confident he can beat the Olympic gold medallist. After all, Floyd just picked up a victory over Shane Mosley.
Having triumphed over a Hall of Famer, who rocked the great Floyd Mayweather, ‘The Jedi’ is excited to add yet another major scalp to his resume.
However, after an underwhelming end to his career, DeGale, who has so much talent, is excited to remind the fans of just how good a fighter he really is.
James DeGale and Matty Floyd brawled in explosive clash
Both DeGale and his rival are desperate to get their hands on one another.
The pair crossed paths at an event last month before Floyd defeated Shane Mosley, and it didn’t take long for tensions to boil over.
After a verbal back-and-forth, the Aussie threw water at the legendary boxer.
This prompted DeGale and Floyd to start brawling in the ring.